WAMU: Local News

WAMU "All Things Considered" host Tamika Smith spoke with "Washington Post" culture critic Philip Kennicott about what the closure means for the D.C. region's arts community and civic life.

Last weekend, a large team of healthcare professionals and volunteers descended on Prince George's Community College to provide free medical check-ups, dental services, eye exams and eyewear to anyone in need of the services. This was part of a Remote Area Medical (RAM) event - a nonprofit that has been setting up free pop-up clinics around the country for decades.

Reagan National Airport has the busiest runway in America. Aviation experts warn the arch adds another layer of risk for pilots leaving and entering the airspace.

Ovechkin's announcement follows his controversial appearance in an ad for the political party of Russian President Vladimir Putin in September.

Questions about streamlining the District's eviction process are back in front of the council. We spoke with Zara Norman of The Washington Sun about two council bills that have reignited tensions between housing advocates and landlords.

This week on Get Out There, we're exploring the D.C. region's most festive Oktoberfest celebrations.

Novelist George Pelicanos' latest novel "The Blue Flame" shows private detective Derek Strange solving crimes in D.C.'s quieter neighborhoods, like Michigan Park, Shaw and Kenilworth.

Doctors are raising awareness about deprescribing, the movement to reduce the number of medications people regularly take as they age. Paula Span writes the "The New Old Age" column and explains which common drugs to take a second look at, given the possibility for side effects.

In Maryland, Democrats head into the midterms with a big money and voter registration advantage over Republicans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. WAMU's Jenny Abamu looks at local races and ballot questions.

Jenny Gathright, a reporter at The Washington Sun, has been following the trial. She spoke with WAMU's All Things Considered host Tamika Smith about today's outcome and potential next steps.